From the left, Joe Durkin, Pittston City Mayor Michael Lombardo, and PA Sec. of Transportation Michael Carroll attend the PIttston Friendly Sons St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at the Woodlands.
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Former Penn State running back and NFL veteran Ki-Jana Carter addressed the 109th Greater Pittston Friendly Sons St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at the Woodlands on Friday night.
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Toastmast Fr. Paul McDonnell didn’t get too far from the grip of former Penn State All-American and NFL player Ki-Jana Carter. McDonnell, a Notre Dame fan traded barbs with Carter during the evening.
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P.J. Melvin, the Friendly Sons 2023 Man of the Year was roasted by toastmast Fr. Paul McDonnell.
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Fr. Paul McDonnell, right, served as toastmaster of the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons 109th St. Patrick’s Day Dinner held at the Woodlands. Featured speaker Ki-Jana Carter, left, gets teased by Fr. McDonnell with Friendly Sons President Chris McFarland in the center.
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Former Penn State and NFL football star, Ki-Jana Carter signs an autograph for Mark Strzelecki of Scranton prior to the start of the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons 109th St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at the Woodlands Resort.
Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch
The Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick held their 109th St. Patrick’s Day dinner on Friday night.
P.J. Melvin was honored as Man of the Year, while former Penn State running back Ki-Jana Carter was the keynote speaker.
